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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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